I'm spinning out of control (see previous posts for details) and am now fighting the urge to cut again. I don't want to give into this, but if it gets any stronger I won't want to be talked out of it.
Does anyone know of someone I can call to talk to NOW to help get me past this? It's not a suicide issue, it's not even parasuicidal, it's a faulty coping mechanism - but if I don't break it now, it is going to break me.
2007-07-14 11:44:38 · 11 answers · asked by mrscjr 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Thanks for great responses - I guess I should've mentioned I'm not a teen - I'm in my 40s.
2007-07-14 12:14:38 · update #1
Called 1800DONTCUT - laughable, it's a recording saying leave a message and they'll get back to you within 2 business days and plugged their website, also no help.
Called my pastor, got voicemail. Left a message.
Hubby is recognizing behavior, no help, just lectures.
Ice cubes, rubberbands, painting arm - tried those and many more, no help.
Thanks for all answers. Encouraging to know at least strangers have compassion.
:O(
2007-07-14 12:46:57 · update #2
its time to pray
Jesus help this precious girl, loose the power of your preciouis blood, bind this from her, and give her as she closes her eyes the root of the problem and help her give it all to you, and not look back but look ahead with peace in heart.
in Jesus care, John 3 asked Jesus to forgive me, and help me and be my friend, to come into my heart to help me, amen
prayin on for you too precious one
2007-07-14 11:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Here are some things you can try while waiting for a cutting urge to pass:
call a friend and talk about something completely different
take a shower (make sure you don't have razors in the shower)
go for a walk or run, take a bike ride, dance like crazy, or get some other form of exercise
play with a pet
watch TV (change the channel if the show gets upsetting or features cutting)
drink a glass of water
Read the link below for more tips to resist cutting
right now!!!
2007-07-14 18:48:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teen Line hotline: (310) 855-HOPE, (818) 432-2266, (951) 826-4673 or (800) TLC-TEEN (toll-free in California only) which is open from 6pm to 10pm PST every night
http://www.teenlineonline.org/
hope this helps
2007-07-14 19:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seek professional help, not available here
call 911 if you think it's life threatening
try 1 800 dont cut
2007-07-14 18:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by Dontugetit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.samaritans.org
hi,
for the 'samarians' go to this website... they have a phone number...
they are a UK based organisation i think,
but they are fantastic...
you can phone them or email them about any problem...
and they will listen...
they will listen, and if you ask, they will offer advice...
best of luck,
take care of yourself.
Try not to panic, the feelings will pass,
zag
2007-07-14 19:59:43 · answer #5 · answered by Zag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the hospital now, and talk to the doctor, u might have a rash or an infection, and if its as bad as u say, they want to treat it asap, mabey they can get u in a program.
2007-07-14 19:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by jt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My friend who cut herself said to eat peanut butter while talking to a close friend (?) but if that doesnt work- please call this number they will help you ok, they helped me (803) 786-5150
2007-07-14 19:04:47 · answer #7 · answered by L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1-800-DONT-CUT
(1-800-366-8288)
http://www.selfinjury.com/
2007-07-14 18:47:11 · answer #8 · answered by michele 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i can talk to u dogmicjoe@yahoo.com. call 1800 dont cut.
2007-07-14 19:17:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a phone if you wanna call me, just email for my number
2007-07-14 18:48:01 · answer #10 · answered by lifeissimplysweetandsour 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋